Oxfordshire County Council

Foundation Years Advisory Officer

The closing date is 23 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and highly successful Childminder, Out of School Leader or Early Years Leader looking to progress their career. A good knowledge of how children learn, the importance of play, and effective inclusive practice is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post includes working with childminders and-or out of school providers throughout Oxfordshire. The purpose of the role is to ensure and promote high quality and inclusive early years education and childcare through targeted visits, information sharing and training.

About us

We are a small advisory team working with early years and childcare providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. We are part of the education team within Children and Families Directorate.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,035 to £39,513 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA3EC99F5

Job locations

Oxford

OX1 1ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

We are a small advisory team working with early years and childcare providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. We are part of the education team within Children and Family's Directorate

About the Role

The post includes working with childminders and/or out of school providers throughout Oxfordshire.

The purpose of the role is to ensure and promote high quality andinclusiveearly years education and childcare through targeted visits, informationsharingand training.

About You

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and highly successful Childminder, Out of SchoolLeaderor Early YearsLeaderlooking to progress their career. A good knowledge of how children learn, the importance of play, and effectiveinclusivepractice is essential. Applicants should be able to demonstratesupportivework with others.The candidate should be able to work effectively within a team and should becompetentin ICT, meet deadlines and able to work from home as well as travel throughout Oxfordshire

Rewards and benefits

This post is rewarding in terms of the impact that you can have working with a provider. Oxfordshire County Council is a supportive employer and there are a range of benefits that employees can access.

As part of our team, youll benefit from:

  • Vivup benefits platform
  • Vivup highfive recognition platform
  • Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
  • Electric vehicle lease scheme
  • Discounts at local retailers
  • Salary finance options
  • Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitmentto:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Ourcommitmentto:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

We are a small advisory team working with early years and childcare providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. We are part of the education team within Children and Family's Directorate

About the Role

The post includes working with childminders and/or out of school providers throughout Oxfordshire.

The purpose of the role is to ensure and promote high quality andinclusiveearly years education and childcare through targeted visits, informationsharingand training.

About You

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and highly successful Childminder, Out of SchoolLeaderor Early YearsLeaderlooking to progress their career. A good knowledge of how children learn, the importance of play, and effectiveinclusivepractice is essential. Applicants should be able to demonstratesupportivework with others.The candidate should be able to work effectively within a team and should becompetentin ICT, meet deadlines and able to work from home as well as travel throughout Oxfordshire

Rewards and benefits

This post is rewarding in terms of the impact that you can have working with a provider. Oxfordshire County Council is a supportive employer and there are a range of benefits that employees can access.

As part of our team, youll benefit from:

  • Vivup benefits platform
  • Vivup highfive recognition platform
  • Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
  • Electric vehicle lease scheme
  • Discounts at local retailers
  • Salary finance options
  • Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitmentto:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Ourcommitmentto:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Follow us on Social Media

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Harry Bradbury

VPA3EC99F5.1286@vacancyposter.com

01865816000

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,035 to £39,513 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPA3EC99F5

Job locations

Oxford

OX1 1ND


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